Niner Noise
FanSided
It is no secret to anyone that the San Francisco 49ers struggle on special teams. This has been a constant since Kyle Shanahan became head coach in 2017, but the team may have unlocked a special teams ace in the hole with wide receiver Malik Turner.
Nick San Miguel|
The San Francisco 49ers are looking for ways to improve their defense ahead of the NFL trade deadline. They could add a key defender while also offloading wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's onerous contract in a big trade with the Houston Texans.
Nick San Miguel|
With a resurgence in the San Francisco 49ers' defense, their coordinator becomes a top head coach candidate once again. Robert Saleh could leave the 49ers to take over a team of his own for a second time.
Scott Conrad|
The San Francisco 49ers face a tough Houston Texans defense in Week 8.
Luke Norris|
The San Francisco 49ers' answer to their linebacker problem is becoming obvious before the trade deadline.
Michael Haney|
The San Francisco 49ers' run game has been quiet outside of Christian McCaffrey. A shocking trade initiated by general manager John Lynch could change that.
Scott Conrad|
The San Francisco 49ers would benefit from acquiring a player who desperately wants to join a new team.
Jaleel Grandberry|
The San Francisco 49ers are off to a hot start this season at 5-2 despite countless injuries. The Niners definitely could be in a position to buy ahead of the November 4 trade deadline and the New York Jets look to be big sellers.
Nick San Miguel|
The San Francisco 49ers must make this glaringly obvious and ideal move to attempt to replace star linebacker Fred Warner.
Lior Lampert|
The San Francisco 49ers were able to bring back their former defensive coordinator Robert Saleh this past offseason, and they may be able to bring back their old offensive coordinator pretty soon in Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel.
Nick San Miguel|
Azeez Al-Shaair might be one of several Texans the 49ers are eyeing ahead of the NFL trade deadline.
Scott Conrad|
Kyle Shanahan should get a Coach of the Year award, but there's another head coach who might have a claim to the NFL's biggest coaching honor.
Peter Panacy|
Christian McCaffrey is once again on pace to rewrite NFL history.
Luke Norris|
Center Jake Brendel was lost to injury during the 49ers' Sunday Night Football bout with the Falcons. However, his backup impressed and may just be playing himself into a starting spot.
Safa Shooshtry|
The 49ers' faith in their former seventh-rounder was justified quickly on Sunday night.
John Porter|
After their worst loss of the season, the Dolphins apparently still won't fire head coach Mike McDaniel.
Peter Panacy|
Richard Sherman touted how special it's been to see the 49ers winning despite injuries, and so much of the credit is due to Kyle Shanahan.
Peter Panacy|
After kicking one player to the curb and replacing him with the Eddy Pineiro, the San Francisco 49ers appear to have an MVP candidate on special teams. San Francisco cut Jake Moody and added Pineiro in one of the best decisions in 49ers history.
Scott Conrad|
Robert Saleh and the 49ers put on a defensive masterclass against the Falcons despite a wholly depleted roster.
Peter Panacy|
With the 49ers playing great on defense this season, defensive coordinator Robert Saleh could be in high demand as a head coaching candidate this offseason.
Nick San Miguel|
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